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Museum
San Leonardo al Lago, Monteriggioni
Building in Monteriggioni, Italy
Monteriggioni (SI), Tuscany
At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Style
- Romanesque architecture
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 43°19′13″ N, 11°14′56″ E
- Address
- Strada Di Pian Del Lago Strada Dell'osteriaccia - Localita' Santa Colomba 4, 53100 Monteriggioni
History and description
San Leonardo al Lago is a Roman Catholic church in the neighborhood of Santa Colomba, within the municipal limits of Monteriggioni, a few kilometers outside of Siena, region of Tuscany, Italy.
History
The church was originally documented as an Augustinian hermitage in 1119, located near the Lake Verano, now known a Pian del Lago. An abbey was established over the next centuries. The church underwent reconstruction during 13th and 14th centuries, gaining a style transitioning between romanesque and gothic. In 1366, the convent was fortified to protect against raiding armies. The tall stone facade has a round oculus but a rounded arch portal. The lateral walls have few but narrow windows.
The church apse contains frescoes depicting the Life of the Virgin (1360-1370) by Lippo Vanni. The refectory contains remains of a fresco depicting the Crucifixion (1445) by Giovanni di Paolo del Grazia.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «San Leonardo al Lago, Monteriggioni».
Photos
Getting there
SienaTrain, nearest
6.1 km as the crow flies
San Leonardo al Lago, MonteriggioniStrada Di Pian Del Lago Strada Dell'osteriaccia - Localita' Santa Colomba 4, 53100 Monteriggioni
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is San Leonardo al Lago, Monteriggioni?
San Leonardo al Lago, Monteriggioni is in Monteriggioni, in the province of Siena (Tuscany), Italy. Address: Strada Di Pian Del Lago Strada Dell'osteriaccia - Localita' Santa Colomba 4, 53100 Monteriggioni. GPS coordinates: 43.32020, 11.24900.
What are the opening hours of San Leonardo al Lago, Monteriggioni?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30–15:30. Always check the official website before your visit.
What else is there to see near San Leonardo al Lago, Monteriggioni?
Nearby you’ll find: Poggiarello di Toiano (3 km away), Castello di Belcaro (3.7 km away), Villa Cetinale (4.2 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 8 photos
- SDC12499 San Leonardo al Lago — Matteo Tani, Public domain
- Eremo di San Leonardo al Lago, esterno 01 — Mongolo1984, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eremo San Leonardo al Lago esterno — This Photo was taken by Wolfgang Moroder. Feel free to use my photos, but please mention me as the author and send me a message. This image is not in the public domain. Please respect the copyright…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eremo San Leonardo al Lago indicazione — This Photo was taken by Wolfgang Moroder. Feel free to use my photos, but please mention me as the author and send me a message. This image is not in the public domain. Please respect the copyright…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eremo San Leonardo al Lago — This Photo was taken by Wolfgang Moroder. Feel free to use my photos, but please mention me as the author and send me a message. This image is not in the public domain. Please respect the copyright…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SDC12513 Eremo di San Leonardo al Lago — Matteo Tani, Public domain
- SDC12514 Eremo di San Leonado al Lago — Matteo Tani, Public domain
- MonteriggioniSanLeonardoAlLago1 — LigaDue, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences